Champions Online

I was surprised that there wasn't a thread already, unless the search function is borked and can't find it regardless of me typing the exact name, so I'll start a thread. I don't do it often.

I'm really looking forward to this. I know some just regard it as CoX v2, but I can't play that on my 360, and I don't think my PC will be up to the full game at the same level of detail.

As far as I know, you'll be able to use the pad on PC too, which is handy. I'm assuming the game will be geared towards 360 pad play too, to best fit it's 2 system nature, but I'm hoping that doesn't mean cutting out any depth (Deus Ex Invisible War, I'm looking at you).

It'd probably have been better, or more popular at least, with Marvel characters, but I suppose using the Champions universe gives them a bit more room to be creative.

Hit reactions? I'm not sure what you mean, I've seen other stuff that shows fairly clear impacts with weapons. Though that was with ranged combat, granted. I think KotORs' melee combat got it right for the MMO style, even if it feels a tad scripted.

From what I've seen though, it looks more like an open version of Marvel Ultimate Alliance than a proper MMO, most likely to stop them alienating 360 owners. Though I'm curiosu to see how the subscription hits them.

I don't need to see videos anyway, I've seen plenty. Seems to be shaping up quite nicely, though I've purposely avoided CoX to make it seem less familiar. I do like the fact it's playable with a pad (I'm not sure if it'll be released under the Games for Windows banner, but might be).

I'm curious, will anyone else be taking advatage of the MMOs cross-overs with the revitalised pen and paper version? I do like the idea that I can role-play in the same universe as an MMO.

I've never been into an MMO pre-release before, but the idea of flying into battle, laying down covering fire as a huge mad beast is about to administer a fatal blow to an allied Hero sounds awesome. Especially if there are a lot of fellow Heroes battling the same foe.

I've been checking a few things out, turns out the NDA for the Beta is fairly lenient. There is a feature that lets you show off your character, but I clicked an Opt Out button by mistake, and for the life of me have no idea how to reverse it.

Regardless, just imagine Iron Man but blue. I tried to avoid just copying an existing hero, but really couldn't help it. And put your hand down at the back Mr Comic Book Guy, I'm aware of War Machine.

Apart from that description of my character (which would've been the same had I not been in the beta), I'll just say I'll definitely be pre-ordering as soon as I possibly can.

I'm still passed my usual level 12 boredom threshold though, like I get with most MMOs. Nothing to do with the game, I just get a bit bored after that many quests. Even WoW I quit after level 12, to come back later.

I really want to play this now. City of Heroes was great it just turned into a bit of a grind after my friend stopped playing, hopefully Champions will do more to keep the game entertaining without making it really easy to level up.

I signed up for the beta as soon as the page launched and have still not had an invite. Bastards.

I think this will be unbeatable in the Hero MMO department. That DC game looks like a joke compared to Champions and CoX is starting to show its age. I spend way to much time in CoX... love it to death, but this looks even better.

I am seriously considered a whole new badass PC just to play this on. I loved City of Heroes for 3 years straight and can't wait to get back to the heroing in this. I'm also glad to see that they really understand what made CoH so good in the first place... character customization. There seems to be tonnes of outfit/powerset options in Champions.

Can anyone in the CBT say, or rather hint at, if the quests/missions follow a similar theme from the previous game (ie. corridors. Kill bad men. Kill boss. End) or have you encountered any novel twists? I really wanted to enjoy COH, but both my friend and I decided it was a bit too grindy during the EG free trial key giveaway-a-thon.

My new machine can run pretty much anything on low, which admittedly it had trouble with in early builds of CO. But it's really come a long way, it's almost like they've optimised it just for me Which might be why it's not optimised for anyone else. Hopefully, like most MMOs, it'll be an ongoing thing even after release and you'll have better fortune.